Historical Events
- 70th Davis Cup: USA beats Argentina in Cincinnati (3-1)
- Poland's authoritarian communist government declares martial law and arrests Solidarity activists in a failed attempt to crush the opposition
Famous Birthdays
Amy Lee (41 years old)
American singer and songwriter (Evanescence), born in Riverside, California
- Chelsea Hertford, American actress (Major Dad)
Famous Deaths
- Cornelius Cardew, British composer (Scratch Orchestra), dies in a hit and run accident at 45
- Pigmeat [Dewey] Markham, American comedian (Here Comes da Judge-Laugh In), dies at 75
About December 13, 1981
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 9 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Physical - Olivia Newton-John
#1 Song: Don't You Want Me - Human League
